YES Bank, Indias new-age private sector bank, is the outcome of the business acumen of its founder, Rana

Kapoor. Established in May 2004, YES Bank has evolved into a customer-centric, service-driven, private Indian bank catering to future businesses of India. YES Bank is the only bank in the past 15 years to have been awarded a greenfield licence by the Reserve Bank of India. A strong differentiating feature of YES Bank is its Development and Knowledge Banking Division which goes beyond the traditional realm of banking, and focuses on key growth sectors like infrastructure, food and agribusiness, telecommunications, information technology and many more. Under the leadership of Kapoor, YES Bank has become the first Indian bank to be the signatory to the United Nations Global Compact. Another milestone was the integrated, cross-asset platform treasury solution from Murex, which enabled straight-through-processing of all treasury transactions with rapid turnaround timing. Prior to setting up YES Bank, Kapoor has worked with global financial leaders like Rabobank, ANZ Grindlays and Bank of America. The Chairman of Bank of America presented him the Eagle Pin, the highest professional recognition for consistent performance excellence. Kapoor is a member of the Government of Indias Board of Trade and a member of the Managing Committee of the Indian Banks Association, a premier body represented by top bankers. He is also an active member of the Young Presidents Organisation , a leading global forum of business leaders. In recognition of his entrepreneurial skills, Kapoor was awarded the Start-up Entrepreneur of the Year 2005 at the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. In 2010, at the Global Indian Business Meeting hosted by Horasis, an independent international organisation committed to enacting visions for a sustainable future he was honored with the India Business Leader of the Year award for his contribution to the Indian banking sector.\

Rana Kapoor
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Rana Kapoor

Rana Kapoor, CEO of Yes Bank, at the 2010Horasis Global India Business Meeting

Born

September 9, 1957[1] New Delhi

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics (Honours) MBA

Alma mater

University of Delhi Rutgers University

Organization

Yes Bank

Spouse

Bindhu

Children

3 daughters (Radha, Raakhe, Roshini)[1]

Rana Kapoor (born 9 September 1957) is an Indian entrepreneur, who is the founder,CEO and MD of YES Bank.

[edit]Biography
Rana Kapoor completed his schooling from in 1973. He studied at the Shri Ram College of Commerce, and obtained his Bachelor's degree in Economics (Honours) from theUniversity of Delhi in 1977. He then went on to obtain an MBA degree from the Rutgers University in 1980. Dr. Rana Kapoor received an Honorary Fellowship from All India Management Association (AIMA), the prestigious Presidents Medal from Rutgers University, a Doctorate in Science (Honoris Causa) from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Indias foremost and oldest Agricultural University, for his contribution to the Food & Agribusiness sector in INDIA. Dr. Kapoor holds an MBA degree from Rutgers University in New Jersey, U.S.A. (1980), and a Bachelors degree in Economics (Honours) from the University of Delhi (1977)[2] Kapoor applied to three banks after graduating from Rutgers: Citi, ANZ Grindlays and Bank of America.[3] He joined Bank of America and worked there for 16 years, managing the Bank's corporate, government and financial institution clients. He was awarded the Chief Executive Officer's Award by the Chairman of Bank of America for his performance. After leaving Bank of America, Rana served as the General Manager & Head of ANZ Grindlays' Investment Bank (ANZIB) for two years. Later, Kapoor served as the CEO of Rabo India Finance Ltd. In February 1995, a top team from Rabobank arrived in India, scouting for opportunities.[3] Rana Kapoor, his brother-in-law Ashok Kapur and Harkirat Singh made a proposal to the visiting team for two joint ventures: a non-banking financial company and a bank. During the next year, Kapoor held secret meetings with the Rabobank executives in India, Singapore and Holland. The NBFC was set up 1997, with the three Indian partners chipping in with an equity capital of Rs 9 crore each. In 2003, the three sold their stake for $10 million each, generating the seed fund for the bank.[3] In 2003-04, he and Ashok Kapur established Yes Bank with the vision of "Building the Best Quality Bank of the world in India" by 2015.[2] Rana Kapoor and Ashok Kapoor held 26% stake in Yes bank, while Rabobank International held 20% stake. [4]
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Member of the Government of India's Board of Trade Member of the Managing Committee of the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) Chairman of Banking Committee, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), 200506 Honorary Consul for Cyprus in Mumbai/ Maharashtra state since 2002, Government of Cyprus Deputy Chairman, Indian Banks Association (IBA) Member, Managing Committee

Just Dial is Indias premier local search destination and telephonic information services provider. Founded in Mumbai in 1994 by V.S.S. Mani, the company caters to over 25 million users spread across 240 cities in India with a single national number. Mani, who serves as Just Dial Managing Director, is a first generation entrepreneur and an experienced management professional. He has revolutionised the way people conduct local searches and has made Just Dial a household name. Starting with a modest sum of Rs 50,000, Mani has built a business with an annual turnover of Rs 100 crore and a valuation in excess of Rs 500 crore. In March 2009, Just Dial posted revenues of about Rs 134 crore. Just Dial is available in India through various channels - phone, Web, WAP and SMS. The company also launched its local search service in North America on a toll-free number, 1-800-justdial. Just Dial bridges the gap between buyers and sellers by helping buyers find the right providers of products and services, while helping sellers improve the efficiency of their marketing channels. Since its inception, the company has experienced exponential growth and has raised three rounds of strategic investments from California-based venture fund Sequoia Capital, New York-based hedge fund Tiger Global and Hong Kong-based SAIF Partners. The company has a 4,000-strong workforce and has more than 135,000 paid advertisers.

Justdial was founded by V.S.S. Mani and performs in the capacity of the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The Company started providing local search services over the phone in 1996 under the Just Dial brand and launched their Internet and mobile Internet services in 2007. Justdial caters to around 57 million users across 2000 towns and cities in India. The company has more than 4500 employees working for them in various branches.[5] [edit]Funding 2006 The company had raised its first round of institutional funding, worth Rs 50 Crore from SAIF Partners.[6] 2007 Justdial had received investment of Rs. 77 crore from Tiger Global Management.[6] 2009 - Sequoia Capital India had invested Rs 40 crore in Justdial.[7][8] 2011 Justdial had received investment of $7.5 million from SAP Venture.[9]

2012 The company has secured $57 million from Sequoia Capital India and SAP Ventures.[10] [edit]Mobile

Applications

Indiabulls Group is one of Indias top business houses with businesses spread over real estate, infrastructure, financial services, securities, retail and power sectors. Founded in 2000 by Sameer Gehlaut, Saurabh Mittal and Rajiv Rattan as Indiabulls Securities Ltd., a brokerage company with its revolutionary online trading platform, the company diversified into lending and credit services (2004), real estate (2005) securities (2007) and power (2007). All along its journey, the group has successfully delivered value for its customers, partners and shareholders by way of superior products, services and timely execution and within a short span has grown into one of the leading business houses with a market capitalisation of Rs 25,000 crore. Sameer Gehlaut has been the chairman of Indiabulls Group since its inception. Under his leadership, the Group has grown in scale and size and has been conferred the status of a Business Superbrand by The Brand Council, Superbrands India. Gehlaut is Indias youngest self-made billionaire and according to Forbes (2008), he is the 92nd richest person in the world and 45th richest in India. Indiabulls Real Estate (IBREL), with projects covering a total land area in excess of 10000 acres, is today one of the largest listed real estate companies in India and a leading national player across multiple realty and infrastructure sectors. IBRELs flagship 7 million SF high-end residential and commercial development in central Mumbai has won many awards for the best office property. In June 2008, Indiabulls was among the first Indian developers to have listed a business trust, the Indiabulls Property Investment Trust (IPIT), in the Singapore Stock Exchange. Indiabulls Securities Limited (ISL) is one of Indias leading capital markets companies providing securities broking and advisory services. ISL is a pioneer of on-line securities trading in India and its in-house trading platform is one of the fastest and most efficient trading platforms in the country.

Young entrepreneur Sameer Gehlaut established Indiabulls in 2000, after acquiringOrbis Securities, a stock brokerage company in Delhi.[1] The group started its operations from a small office near Hauz Khas bus terminal in Delhi.The office had a tin roof and two computers. In fact the same office also gave birth to another company, Classteacher Learning Systems which is a leading education company today. classteacher was founded by Rohit Pande and Sameer Buti who were also classmates at IIT, Delhi. In less than 10 years the group has become one of the leading financial services and real estate company in India,they have a land bank of more than 10,000 acres (40 km2).

Sameer Gehlaut is one of Indias youngest self made billionaire at just 34 years of age, along with Anurag Dikshit and Vikrant Bhargavawho were also classmates at IIT Delhi. According to Forbes (2008), he has a net worth of $1.2 billion.He is the 962nd richest person in the world and 45th richest in India. Sameer Gehlaut completed his Mechanical Engineering from IIT Delhi in 1995 .He worked for Halliburton in the United States. He came back to India to start an earth moving and mining business, which is presently run by his family. In 2000 Sameer Gehlaut was only 26 when he started Indiabulls with the help of Saurabh Mittal and Rajiv Rattan. Mittal and Rattan were his friends at IIT Delhi. Indiabuls were the pioneers in the online brokerage business segment. The company had a young management team and were able to raise money from time to time. Its investors included LN Mittal and Farallon Capital. In September 2004 the company came out with itsIPO. Indiabulls started as an online brokerage company but over the years they have added new products and services .They also entered into new business segments.The groups business interests include real estate, consumer finance, mortgages, retail and power.They have a market capitalization of more than Rs. 25000 crores. We can recall that Indiabulls acquired 7.8 acres (32,000 m2) of land from NTC for Rs 441.75 crore,this was the Elphinstone Mills land inLower Parel, Mumbai.They also acquired 11 acres (45,000 m2) of the Land from NTC for Rs 276.6 crore,this was the land of Jupiter Millsin Lower Parel,Mumbai. Indiabulls acquired more than 115 acres (0.47 km2) of land in Sonepat, Haryana for developing residential real estate. Indiabulls entered into a joint venture with Sogecap for its foray into the Life insurance business. Sogecap is the Life insurance subsidiary of the French company Societe Generale. [edit]Education Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering), IIT Council (Bachelor's Degree in Medical Engineering (1995))

Lt. Col. H S Bedi, Tulip Telecom

MONDAY, 18 APRIL 2011 00:00 DARE PEOPLE - INSPIRING 50 ENTREPRENEURS - 2011

User Rating: /2 PoorBest Tulip Telecom Limited is a data telecom service and IT solutions provider that offers innovative IP-based infrastructural solutions to its customers. Tulip is Indias largest MPLS VPN player and has been the front-runner in provisioning and managing multi-location wide area networks for various industry verticals.

Under the leadership of the King of Wireless, Lt. Col. H.S. Bedi, VSM, Tulip Telecom Services has established itself as a strong network player in the industry. Lt. Col. Bedi, a retired army officer, is a well-recognised business leader in the IT and telecom industry. His leadership and vision has enabled the company not only to constantly grow into more profitable business segments but also to attain the leadership position in every segment that it has operated in. Lt. Col. H.S. Bedi was awarded the `Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) by the President of India for his role in the computerisation of the Indian Army. Since its inception, Tulip has displayed robust growth and its IPO was ranked as one of the top four IPOs in India. With revenues of over `1,600 crore and employee strength of over 2,500, Tulip has established itself as one of the strongest data connectivity players with clients across India. Tulip today also offers end-to-end fiber connectivity to all large metros in India and is the only service provider in its domain that provides customers with end-to-end connectivity services including network integration, bandwidth and managed services. The company also specialises in providing e-governance infrastructure to the Government of India and has been awarded the Best e-Gov Vendor Award by Dataquest. In recognition of the companys growth, Forbes chose Tulip as one of the best companies in the list of 200 Best under a Billion companies in Asia Pacific. In 2009, as an acknowledgement of Tulip Telecoms significant contribution to the data services market, Frost & Sullivan awarded it with the Growth Leadership Award for its MPLS/IP VPN.